Sally Adams: Call Me Madam.
Pemberton Maxwell: Madam...
Sally Adams: When you call me madam, smile.

- Ethel Merman (as Sally Adams) in Call Me Madam (1953)

Grand Duke: Tell me - How does this reception differ from your famous Washington parties?
Sally Adams: Well we have a good time!

- Ethel Merman (as Sally Adams) in Call Me Madam (1953)

Congressman: Sally, you wouldn't like me to make a little farewell speech tonight?
Sally Adams: That's right. I wouldn't!

- Ethel Merman (as Sally Adams) in Call Me Madam (1953)

Congressman: When will you arrive at your post?
Sally Adams: I'm not sure. Hey, boss, where the heck is Lichtenburg?

- Ethel Merman (as Sally Adams) in Call Me Madam (1953)